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User Reviews of the Horizon 8
By: Dawnandsi Reason: I own(ed) one Made in: 2009 Rating:  Date: 05/10/2009
We researched a lot of tents before settling on the Horizon 8. In the end it came down to the most we could get for our money and the other contender, the Beyond Meridian 8, was that little bit smaller in the size department, hence taking the plunge and going for the Horizon.
First and foremost this is a big tent! 7.5m x 3.5m is big whichever way you look at it and once set up you may find yourself sat inside wondering why you went for something so big (well, I did anyway!). Gelert have a good reputation for both quality tents and customer service, both a factor for us when choosing what to buy, and on both aspects so far they have been justified. We took just over an hour on the first pitch to get it set up but have since got it down to about 40 minutes. After the first pitch we left the inner bedroom pods inside and although they mean we have to fold/compress the tent a bit more carefully to get it back in the bag, it does save time setting up and also means we can get the porch and footprint (additional purchases) in the second bag along with all the poles.
The two main side doors have a six inch step at the bottom of them which you'll only trip over once! They also have the option of setting the outer skin up as a canopy (1 set of poles/guys included) but leaving the inner fly-screen door zipped up, meaning you can have the ventilation but not the bugs in the summer! There is also the option to open one end of the tent up completely, although as mentioned in previous reviews this isn't a stepped zip but just a straight-forward, two sides that zip down to the floor version. Consequently it's not completely draught-free and you may notice this at cooler times of the year. The simple addition of some velcro strips may solve this issue though.
Inside the tent is reasonably light and airy. There are no roof-windows but just two large ones either side of the tent next to the doors. These have a clear plastic window in the bottom half and a mesh part in the top half. You can roll the outer cover either half way or all the way up depending on the weather. There are two hanging storage pockets which can be clipped in if wanted on either side of the tent. Two cable entry points (both zipped) plus cable tidy clips over the centre ridge of the tent keep the EHU users happy. There's also a hanging point for a lantern in the middle. Height is extremely good in this tent for the taller amongst you (2.25m) and even the pods are only a tiny bit lower.
There are two main vents, one at either end of the tent, which can be pegged out to create a decent airflow inside if required. There's also a rain-skirt all the way round the perimeter which for the most part is reasonably straight-forward to peg out. We still haven't figured out the neatest way around the poles with this though!
Overall a decent tent and purchased at the end of the season it was good value for money. We've since bought the footprint, porch, and carpet which I've reviewed separately but they've all enhanced the comfort of the tent in their own ways.
By: Sirmarky Reason: I own(ed) one Made in: 2009 Rating: Date: 05/09/2009
We have used our horizon 8 on 3 trips now , I'm really happy with this tent.
There is lots of space inside it , headroom is great even in the bedrooms.
I find it best to pitch the tend head on into any wind to prevent damage or stress to the tent.
We recently got the porch add on , although this can be tricky to put up it makes for an excellent addition & is ideal for cooking in.
Our last trip was near Buxton in Derbyshire & we had quite a lot of wind & rain.
The tent held up well to all this with no damage.
My only gripe is the large end door that leaves a small gap at the bottom , why have mesh windows & doors to stop creepy crawlys getting in when they can get in here ?
The side door zips can be awkward to open/close as they often snag the outer weather flaps , and if these flaps are not folded down when the door is zipped closed rain will get it.
My retailer told me this to ensure the flaps are down , very hard to do from inside the tent !
The tent comes in 2 bags , which is great as when your putting the tent away it will fit back into the bags easily , even when wet.
But be careful if your tent is wet , this can double the weight of the outer tent bag easily.
Also you must dry it out shortly after returning home otherwise it will go mouldy.
Lots of nice features with this tent like extra hang on side pockets & cable tidy loops for lighting.
My only advice is to get yourself a large wind break with this tent too , it helps protect the tent when the weather gets rough.
By: Badgerscroft Reason: I own(ed) one Made in: 2009 Rating:  Date: 30/08/2009
We are Virgin campers and were looking for a tent that didn't feel like a tent. My wife had a bad camping experience when she was younger and vowed never to go camping again. The fact that I managed to persuade her is a testament to the Gelert. I looked at the tent in person before ordering one off the internet. I ordered the eight person tent because as a family of four we wanted plenty of room and that we got.
The tent is relatively easy to put up but a word of caution! This tent does not like winds broadside and whilst it is common sense to pitch it into the prevailing winds this isn't always possible due to pitch sizes and shape. Our first trip was to Saint Ives in Cornwall and getting the coastal winds it managed to pull out the tent pegs holding the guy ropes on one side. Two things here. Unless your pitched in a sheltered location or the weather is set fine the tent pegs supplied are simply not adequate.
This is not a criticism as I suspect all tent manufacturers supply their tents with similar pegs. To the tents credit though, once untethered, although the poles flexed, beyond what I thought was there operating limit and believe me it was heart stopping watching one half of the tent collapse and then spring back, they did not snap. The very next day I bought some very sturdy tent pegs and the problem did not present itself again.
The morning after saw several broken tents around the camp site, yet the Gelert whilst severely tested did not succumb to the bad weather which at times saw the wind gust to 50 + mph. Due to the tents design I would say a porch or canopy is essential and something I will be purchasing at a later date. In summary a fantastic tent, loads of room, just spend the time and a few extra pennies to buy some sturdy tent pegs.
By: Mric Reason: I own(ed) one Made in: 2009 Rating: Date: 25/08/2009
We are a family of five, and we fitted comfortably in the Horizon 8 for five days in rainy Cornwall.
The space and the options with the sleeping compartments work well, and we folded one away during the day once to make a big central play space for our three children plus two of their cousins on a particularly wet afternoon.
Putting it up is pretty easy for two people (40 mins), and importantly it fits back comfortably into the two bags without any bother.
I agree with the other comments about the doors letting in the odd drip when opening/closing in heavy rain, but nothing too bad. In light rain we put up the door on the supplied poles to make a little porch.
Overall we are happy with the tent - well made, spacious and easy to manage.
By: Mikeymustard Reason: I own(ed) one Made in: 2009 Rating:  Date: 24/08/2009
Ok, there we were in rainy old West Wales with a tent that, 3 days into our holiday, decided to do an impression of a colander, with water pouring in. The really helpful site owners allowed us internet access; we found something we might like, and had the new tent couriered from a dealer in Raglan. Normally, I wouldn't recommend this as a way of buying a tent, preferring to do some research and preferably see it in the flesh, however, needs must and all that!
Luckily for us we chose the Gelert Horizon 8: it's good-looking, simplicity itself to erect (we were fully installed in less than an hour), and is absolutely enormous. It has some really nice touches, like three doors, very flexible sleeping space, zippable electric hook-up flap, storage pockets, and a hook in the ceiling (with velcro cable tidies all the way up the 'wall') for a light. As for head-room, you'd have to be a giant to touch the ceiling!
Fitting two quite large adults and three nearly fully grown teenagers was a doddle. Two of the teens went home early so we took down one of the bedrooms and used the extra space for storage with access to the back door.
It would be no exaggeration to say we love our new tent, and I would have no hesitation in recommending the Horizon to others; we're also buying the additional porch for next year to extend our living space even further.
By: Stevesage Reason: I own(ed) one Made in: 2009 Rating: Date: 18/08/2009
I have been camping for many years & can honestly say that this is the best tent I have owned.
Gelert are a great quality brand & the tent is well made with loads of room.
I'm 6'4' & could actually jump up & down in it, there's that much headroom.
The tent is easy to put up & you have options with the bedroom pods which also offer good headroom & space.
Overall I am very happy with this tent, only very minor bad points are that the door was a little fiddly to zip & unzip, condensation can be an issue if the bedroom doors are left sealed during the night.But don't let this put you off because this is an excellent product.
There are also some great accessories as an optional purchase such as a porch & carpet, which I may invest in next season.
By: Mike_R Reason: I own(ed) one Made in: 2009 Rating: Date: 13/08/2009
Bought this tent after looking at several 6 & 8 berth tents and we are really impressed with it. There are just 3 of us so there is plenty of room inside, especially as we only put up the 4 man and one of the double rooms. It was raining when we put the tent up, however everything stayed bone-dry inside.
Pros -
Size
Bedroom flexibility
Easy to erect
Large storage bags
Quick to dry out after rain
Cons -
Rain can get in when opening the door. The porch (which will be our next purchase) should stop this.
By: Sassyb Reason: I own(ed) one Made in: 2009 Rating: Date: 06/08/2009
We have just used our Horizon 8 for our first ever camping trip! We went to Scotland for a week (mad I know) and boy did it rain!
Arrived at campsite at 830pm and worried that we would be struggling in the dark but no worries with this tent. I got the kettle out and made a cuppa while hubby practically put it up on his own, only needing a hand to put pins in poles before erecting. Took less than an hour to do inside and out including pegging out.
The tent is fantastic. Loads of space loads of options with bedrooms/entrances. As I said it rained really hard the first night and we stayed dry. Rain on and off all week but we stayed completely dry while many others gave up and went home. I have to say alot of caravanners were amazed at how good the tent was and the space inside.
It rained while we were packing up so had to put the tent up again in our garden when we got home but it dried really quickly another good point.
I'm so so glad we chose this tent and have already booked our next trip.
I really cant find fault with it so would highly recommend it to anyone out there.
By: Floggitt Reason: I own(ed) one Made in: 2009 Rating: Date: 03/08/2009
Tent looked lovely on display and I like the Gelert quality. Easy to put up even on my own an hour will see you all up and your gear inside and set up. I recommend the footprint as this can be pegged out so you know exactly where you will be when you finish as it is quite large. Problems we had were, blue tent but green insides supplied this was changed by supplier. We have done 4 trips of about 12 days in total and have broken 2 poles already, they do form a tight curve if the feral on the pole gets caught as it goes into the pole envelope and you don't notice as you bend the pole to push the ring and eye in snap! so user error but please have spare poles with you. Carpet is a nice touch and really gives a warm feel.
Main problem for us was if it rains you have to zip all the doors up or water runs off the roof and in to the tent so without the porch going away in the rain is annoying. When you are all zipped up we had a lot of condensation as we were sealed in for 3 days of heavy rain, porch would have made a huge difference as door could have been left open for maximum ventilation. There are small windows either side but if you have kids they will not see out. Nice tent but for us we will be changing to one with more windows and better ventilation
By: Lucky333 Reason: I own(ed) one Made in: 2009 Rating: Date: 29/07/2009
Brilliant! Just taken our new tent away for a wet 4 nights in Wales. It coped brilliantly with rain and high wind. We invested in the foot print and porch - we highly recommend both. We are a family of 6 and the tent was spacious enough to spend the whole day in - the living area is huge with loads of head room. Sewn-in-ground sheet (SIG) is a massive bonus keeping out wind rain and bugs. Easy to erect for such a large tent.
Cant recommend it highly enough.
By: Skippingmass Reason: I own(ed) one Made in: 2008 Rating: Date: 14/07/2009
We had a weekend of bad weather torrential rain and heavy winds and this tent stood the test of time. One complaint is why couldn't they do the end zip like the others it was flapping around in very strong winds this weekend. Excellent choice well worth the money I think. Its also very warm in the sun and with a carpet is the best .
By: Adrsmith Reason: I own(ed) one Made in: 2009 Rating: Date: 01/07/2009
I looked at many tents before selecting this and the first weekend away with it justified its selection, as it withstood prolonged downpours, high wind (a brief sunny spell) and then torrential rain without problem. A shame that the porch didn't arrive until we got back, but even without that there was sufficient space for the 5 of us (3 daughters sharing the large bedroom pod without its screen and leaving more storage space inside the tent. Despite a sloping site and wet boots stacked by the doorway (and NO porch at that point), no water got in, while other campers packed up and went home to get dry. My reluctant-camper wife was won over too!
By: Browne Reason: I own(ed) one Made in: 2009 Rating: Date: 28/06/2009
Just has first camping weekend in our new Horizon 8 and it was fabulous in every way. The bedrooms were all large enough for our campbeds and there was lots of room in the living area. I will be buying the canopy/porch but we did survive no probs without it. The SIG is brilliant. In one weekend we had sunshine and heavy downpours but this tent stood the test while all around us flooded. Great.
By: Campingqueen98 Reason: I own(ed) one Made in: 2009 Rating: Date: 07/06/2009
This tent is great. We have just returned from our first holiday of the year and it has been tested in all kinds of weather. We erected it is hot sunny weather but during the week we encountered strong winds and heavy rain but this tent withstood it all.
We used three bedrooms as a family of 5, with the larger one used for dressing and storage too. My son had a room to himself with oodles of space and my other 2 kids shared a room with 2 camp beds and still had space to dress.
The living area space is amazing even holding 9 of us around 2 large tables for our traditional card night.
We bought the porch which was great for cooking, storing the shoes outside the SIG and we even set up an indoor washing line. Also the carpet was a godsend - you really notice a big difference, it's well worth the extra money.
We had no problems with erecting or packing away this tent. You do need at least two people to do it effectively but overall a great buy for us. Highly recommended.
By: Janet Croxon Reason: I own(ed) one Made in: 2008 Rating: Date: 25/05/2009
We love this tent. Having previously had tents you had to crawl into being able to stand up in it is fantastic. There are only three of us (parents and teenage son) but we like our space. We will be joined by another of our children when we use it next and there is plenty of room for the offspring to have a 'room' each with room for storing equipment and a 'room' for us as well.
We bought the carpet which we recommend.
Don't know how other reviewers managed to get it up so quickly. It took us far longer, both when trying it out at home and on a rather windy site this weekend.
Only snag is that when using it in the garden our son managed to get the facing of one of the door zips caught and damage the zip. We used the other door on the next outing. He also managed to crack a pole when helping to put it up.
We are looking forward to our next trip.
By: Bishy Reason: I own(ed) one Made in: 2008 Rating: Date: 20/04/2009
I am so impressed. We have just returned from our first outing with our Gelert Horizon 8 which I bought from Ebay for the bargain price of £105. The lady which I bought it off said she had used it once but it looked brand new to me. I also bought it with the sun canopy which is absolutely fab and I would highly recommend it.
Firstly we found it very easy to erect as all pole holes and other holes are all colour coordinated so it's impossible to go wrong. There was more than enough space for my family which is 2 adults and 3 children. It was warm and very wind proof. Usually when we go camping I have tent envy of others but this time people were checking out my tent.
I also bought the tent carpet to match my tent and can honestly say it's one of the best accessories that I have bought to date, the difference under foot was massive and everyone in my party was admiring that too.Lol
By: RobertsClan Reason: I own(ed) one Made in: 2008 Rating: Date: 26/02/2009
We upgraded our tent from a 6 man Gelert tent which was great when the kids were smaller but with 4 kids (2 teenagers) and a very tall other half we needed plenty of space. Headroom in this tent is great we used the large 4 man pod for the kids to sleep in we had a 2 man pod and used the other for storage. Incidently the 2 man pods fitted a double airbed in them I know in the past we've seen some that don't. The first outing we had was to a very wet Cornwall last summer and the tent stood up to the elements really well.
As the weather was bad we spend a few of the nights having to sit inside instead of being able to sit out while the kids played on the park and we had plenty of room in there for the table and our 6 chairs which was great. I didn't once hear the kids moaning that someone was in there way or Mum tell them to move so think everyone was pretty happy on that score.
We didn't have the canopy as we mistakenly thought our chances of sunshine when we went to Cornwall in August were pretty good. How wrong we were! Another family on the site had one and we could see how useful it would have been so bought one as soon as we came home.
All in all a really good buy. We would suggest you get the 8 man if you are going to have 6 people staying in there I think we would have struggled for room in the 6 man.
By: Huwbob Reason: I own(ed) one Made in: 2008 Rating: Date: 11/09/2008
This is our second tent. We originally had a 6 (allegedly) man tent but found it constrictive for our family (2 adults, two teenage girls and a 9 year old son). I bought this tent from Woolworths for £90 as it was end of line, probably the best £90 I've ever spent.
It was easy to put up, in both torrential rain and high wind, both of which we experienced on our first outing. The advantages of putting the outer up first were clear early on. The three pods were easy to put up, and very flexible, there are two 2 man pods (perfect for our 2 girls and son) and a large pod for 4 or can be split into two 2man (pic above makes it clear!). We used all pods, but will probably use just 2 in future for more storage.
The main room is great, we had a table and 5 chairs up all the time (the weather was dire) and it didn't feel cramped.
The side doors are a bit of a pain when it's raining, so we've now bought the additional canopy for the side.
All in all for our first proper camping trip as a family it was great, and the kids are more than happy to go again. It was excellent in the rain, although as we put it up in the rain some water did get in through the doors as we were erecting (our fault I suspect), and was also fine in the 50 mph wind we had. If it can stand that, I'm sure it'll stand anything.
In closing, would I recommend? Yes, wholeheartedly, I would even say I'd happily have paid the full price for it.
By: Campknotty Reason: I own(ed) one Made in: 2008 Rating: Date: 25/08/2008
We have just returned from our first camping trip in the Gelert Horizon 8. We had upgraded from a small 4 man tent. We are only a family of 4 but having recently camped in bad weather in the small tent with another family in a big tent you realise you need good living space to cater for all British weather! My husband is 6ft4in so we needed a tent with good head room in all living and sleeping areas. The tent has 3 bedroom pods to hang inside once the outer tent is erected, 2 bedrooms will take a double or 2 single airbeds and they hang at one end together. The other bedroom is one large bedroom that goes from one side to other and can be divided by a curtain if you wish, we didn't bother as the kids like to be able to see us. This also fits 2 double airbeds in, we have got one of the Gelert triple layer airbeds so it feels like a real bed! The good points: Easy to erect, 1hr total including all pegging and bedrooms etc, same to dismantle, easy to roll up into bag, sewn in groundsheet keeps rain and bugs out, 3 doorways that can be used, option to leave 1 or 2 bedrooms out for more space, you can prop up either side door with 2 poles to form a canopy Bad points: canopy no use in rain as it is also the door, it would be nice to have velcro straps to tidy uo guy ropes when packed away. Sewn in groundsheet is great apart from the fact this always needs drying so you have to get whole tent out, but I would rather this option than no SIG. However my bad points are minor niggles and I am very pleased with my choice of tent and I am sure will get many happy years camping out of it. We bought separate canopy which was great as it keeps rain off door when going in and out and you can eat and cook under it, we kept our cooker under it and wellies etc. I chose a tunnel tent as they are easy to put up and didn't want a huge 8mx8m dome tent as some sites wont take them, this tent measures approx 7.5mx3.5m so most sites will take it. I have now ordered the Gelert Breeze Breaker wind breaker for our next trip to give us a bit more privacy & shelter from wind.
By: Smokeyquart Reason: I own(ed) one Made in: 2008 Rating: Date: 19/08/2008
Just spent a week in some of the worst weather known to man in North Wales in our new Horizon 8. Galeforce winds and driving rain, and this tent was fantastic. Not a drop of water leaked in and was draft free. Plenty of ventilation if required, as there are 3 openings in the tent. Easy to erect and dismantle. Great space and excellent bedroom options. We received a free canopy with our tent, and I would advice others to invest in this piece of equipment, as it enabled us to keep cooking whatever the weather could throw at us. All in all a great tent for anyone starting out camping or for the seasoned camper.
By: Levets Reason: I own(ed) one Made in: 2008 Rating: Date: 31/07/2008
We used our brand new Horizon 8 last week. We chose this tent because it looked the part and it gave us the space we need. We had camped previously in an average 4 man tent, but this was luxury by comparison. It was erected within 30 mins and fully pegged out and everything inside within the hour. Very easy to erect and take down by 2 novice campers.
Lots of space inside for furniture, we actually used one of the bedrooms as a store room and dressing room.
The tent seemed very airy and bright. The weather was fantastic, but it did pour down during one night, and we never even noticed. Obviously well waterproofed.
The door closure is a bit fiddly, I would have preferred a complete zip closure, but I'm nit picking! The tent is first class and I would highly recommend it to anybody considering buying this tent.
By: Ianand beckyd Reason: I own(ed) one Made in: 2008 Rating: Date: 23/07/2008
We went for our first camping weekend last weekend with this tent. We took our seasoned parents with us who were very impressed with the tent. My husband is 6ft 5in and the headroom was the major factor in picking the tent in the first place. It really functions well and is very flexible. We tried the kids in their own inner tent the first night but that didn't last long. So we all very comfortably fitted in the main inner tent. Double air bed and 2 singles on either side cosy and meant they slept. Using one inner tent made a brilliant area for the cooker and coolbox etc which could be blocked off to keep kids out. We loved it and it did rain and blow and sunshine. Being able to open up all the doors provides brilliant ventilation aswell as a window in the inner tent. The water proofing rate of this tent is very high for the price we paid. My only criticism is it could have let in more light.
It went up in around 40 mins (were novices and it was very easy) and I took the tent down myself without hubby. All in all a brilliant versatile family tent.Definitely got me bitten by the bug even my pampered husband enjoyed it.
By: Kratcliffe Reason: I own(ed) one Made in: 2008 Rating: Date: 22/07/2008
We are a family of 5 and need lots of space. This tent has bags of room even with all the bedrooms up. You can stand up everywhere, even in the bedrooms, which gives a very spacious feel when you are in there. This tent is very easy to put up and takes very little time (about 20 minutes between 2 of us) which is great when the kids just want to get it up and move in. It has lots of pockets in each room to keep books and torches safe and the added bonus of the hanging pockets in the main living area is great for storing all your little items that you want to keep to hand. The sewn in groundsheet makes it less drafty and more waterproof (Our old Vango tent did not have and it was very drafty and rained in very often). The only advice I would give is to make sure the little flaps at the bottom of the doors are pushed outside otherwise the rain does come in off the door (I know because it happened on our first night). All in all, this tent is fantastic and we are looking forward to our next trip at the weekend.
By: Stevensgirl Reason: I own(ed) one Made in: 2008 Rating: Date: 22/07/2008
This is the first family tent we have bought and we are very pleased with it. We wanted lots of space- which it has and height also- you can stand up fully even in the bedrooms. There are handy storage places and hanging points inside as well as different doors. The internal tents can be hung or left out as you like. It's very big and with all the different options is great for families or sharing.
We've used it twice now. The first time was for a sunny weekend at Gower where the tent was great and went up easily. I took about an hour to get set up I'd say. The 2 other families were already there when we arrived and had left us a space in the middle. However, this tent really is big and we ended up being a bit too close together. We'll know next time! Second time we were at a festival with some more challenging weather. It was seriously wet and windy at times but the only rain that came in was from opening and closing the door. We came home with a tiny hole in the tent fabric (a spark from the fire) which doesn't look like it's going to rip at all but i'll patch it anyway and a little tear in the fabric that covers the zip (zipping and unzipping all the time in the rain and the flap kept getting caught. We need to be more careful of this).
I've been looking to buy the extra canopy because I think that would be good for cooking in light rain and for keeping the rain out with the door open. Although there are poles supplied to put the door up as a porch we haven't done this and I don't think it'll be any good in rain and it's not really big enough for more than two to sit under. We also haven't had the side (end) door open either because we put the bedrooms in both ends.
All in all I think it's a great tent. I'm glad that we payed a bit more for a sewn-in ground sheet. The poles, the zips and the fabric held up well to the punishment they got from the weather and the drunken campers at the festival. Would a cheap tent have burnt down, blown away or ripped to shreds?.Dunno. It's really easy to pitch although it does take time to peg it all down properly. And we've got it back in the bag a total of 4 times and 4 different ways! There's enough space inside to allow for chairs, toys and equipment and without the need for military organisation. I think this tent will last us well.
By: DINGLEBIZ Reason: I've seen one Made in: 2005 Rating: Date: 10/07/2008
Just the job for family camping from 2 - 6 comfortably. It's not too heavy or complicated even for grandmother and grand-daughter camping alone, who like good looks, roomy but light and cosy living space plus the facility of using a spare inner tent as a walk-in wardrobe. We prefer to have a choice of entrance to allow for inclement weather and we like to give ourselves a gazebo-like facility with the extended sides during the good weather.
By: Ice8822 Reason: I own(ed) one Made in: 2008 Rating: Date: 09/07/2008
This is a fantastic piece of kit. It is spacious, tall, is flexible and even has velcro hanging points along the middle of the tent. We put two double beds into the large bedroom and use one other bedroom as storage. The second small bedroom is not put up. This leaves an L shaped living area, which is perfect for playing! This tent also has plenty of sealable ventilation and windows.
I've also got the extra optional canopy which is fantastic. It helps to stop rain coming into the entrance on windy days.
It took 2 of us 30 minutes to set up on our first go.
The only thing that could make this a 10 star tent would be if it had a skylight! Which to be fair is rare on tents.
By: Scotts5 Reason: I own(ed) one Made in: 2008 Rating: Date: 11/06/2008
After much research we chose the Gelert Horizon 8 as our first tent. We are a family of 5 and the tent offers fantastic space. We had a trial pitch in our back garden and found it easy to put up and even managed to get it back into the bag when we took it down. We camped for the first time 29/30 May and thoroughly enjoyed the experience. Despite heavy rain during the first night we all slept soundly and the tent weathered the storm. Three of us sleep in the large bedroom and two in one of the small bedrooms (which we pack away during the day to expand the living space more and enable the rear door to be opened to air the tent), the other room is used for storage. Really pleased with our purchase and can't wait to go on our next trip.
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Manufacturer's Description
The Gelert Horizon 8 is a large family tent with space for up to 8 people having 2 large sleeping compartments and 2 access doors - back and front and a further door at the side which can be used if only one inner is attached. The Horizon 8 family tent has 3 inners - 2 x 2 man and a further 4 man inner which is divided into 2 by a detachable curtain. The front door can be turned into a porch by using the 2 steel extension poles included in with the family tent. There is also an optional canopy which can be added to give a large porch area.
FEATURES
* Reinforced welded groundsheet for maximum floor protection.
* Fully sewn in groundsheet prevents unwanted drafts or bugs
* Water repellent zips
* Electric cable zip access point
* Excellent living area space and head height
* Hanging storage pockets
* 2 side and 1 end door entrance options
* 2 living area windows
* Bright guylines for extra visibility
* Pre-attached guylines aid pitching
* Packed in a 3 in 1 suitcase style carry bag
* Fire Retardant
SPECIFICATION
* WEIGHT - 29.05kg
* PACK SIZE - 72 x 53 x 32 cm
* DIMENSIONS - Outer 740L x 350W x 225H cm; Inners 2 x 220L x 160W x 210H cm and 1 x 220L x 320W x 210H cm
* HYDROSTATIC HEAD - 5000mm
* PACKED SIZE - 72 x 53 x 32 cm
* FABRIC - Outer 190T polyester with waterproof PU coating. Inner 190T breathable polyester. Groundsheet Polyethylene
* POLES - 5 x 12.7mm fiberglass, extension poles 2 x 16mm steel porch poles
* PITCH - Outer first
* TAPED SEAMS - Yes
* COLOUR - Green or Blue
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